Louisiana Tech men sneak in AP Top 25 for first time since 1984-85

12:40 PM,
Feb. 25, 2013

Louisiana Tech's Raheem Appleby.

Written by

Jason Pugh
jpugh@shreveporttimes.com

When it comes to the Bulldogs earning their first Associated Press Top 25 ranking since 1984-85, it was hard for second-year Tech coach Mike White to keep that quiet.

"With social media in today's age, they probably knew within five minutes of the polls being released," White said of how quickly his players learned of their No. 25 ranking. "I'm happy for our kids. This is more for them and for our fans as well. It's something that hasn't been done here in 28 years, and that can never be taken away from our kids." ...